2007 BMW 120 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 120 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
